XYX2X+YX2 \ce{XY2 -> X + Y2}

The equation above represents the decomposition of a compound XYX2\ce{XY2}. The diagram below shows two reaction profiles (path one and path two) for the decomposition of XYX2\ce{XY2}.

Which of the following best describes the flow of heat when 1.0 mol of XYX2\ce{XY2} decomposes?